A noteworthy issue: microbiome data variation depending on sampling methods in skin microecology studies in acne vulgaris patients by De-Tian Xu, De-Tian Xu, Qi Chen, Jia-Yi Yang, Guo-Rong Yan, Ling-Lin Zhang, Xiao-Jing Liu, Pei-Ru Wang, Jia Liu, Xiu-Li Wang

“…In this study, we aim to contribute to a more suitable sampling strategy in acne microbiome studies.MethodsThis study involved ten mild to moderate acne patients. …”
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Comparison of calibration methods in the analysis of 2013 Brazilian National Health Survey data by Juliana Sena de Souza, Márcia Helena Barbian, Rodrigo Citton Padilha dos Reis

“…Furthermore, it is suggested to cross-reference information between the sample and subsample of the 2013 PNS to enable the exploration of methods such as data imputation, aiming to obtain more accurate and representative estimates. …”
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An Improved DGA Feature Clustering-Based Method for Transformer Fault Diagnosis by Yujie Zhang, Jian Feng, Shanyuan Wang

“…Based on multiple data sets, it is verified that the proposed method can effectively avoid the occurrence of invalid clustering, and the difference among different fault types based on multiple clustering spaces method is more obvious.…”
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Comparing sampling methods to monitor population abundance while accounting for imperfect detection: An application of N-mixture models on Orthoptera by Alberto Mattia Nodari, Marco Bonifacino, Elena Eustacchio, Marco Bonelli, Mattia Falaschi

“…In this study, we compared two sampling methods to monitor Orthoptera communities: sweep netting and tube sampling (a modified version of box quadrats). …”
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The Coffee Processing Method Had a More Pronounced Effect than Location and Production Systems on the Overall Quality of Kaffa Biosphere Reserve Coffees by Addis Alemayehu Tassew, Gezahegn Berecha Yadessa, Adugna Debela Bote, Taye Kufa Obso

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Estimation of surface duct parameters using AIS data based on Bayesian inversion method by Hong-Guang Wang, Li-Jun Zhang, Jie Han, Li-Feng Huang, Qing-Lin Zhu

“…Directly utilizing historical samples and LHS-generated samples for Bayesian inversion can consistently and accurately yield results with an elevated-surface duct, with the latter being slightly more accurate than the former. …”
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Phase Current Equalization Method of IPMSM-Based on-Board Boost Converter for Electric Vehicles by Yunkyung Hwang, Jaehong Kim, Minhyeok Lee, Juwon Choi, Kwanghee Nam

“…To this end, a compensation method is proposed to obtain an accurate average current in the double-sampling method, which samples the top and valley. …”
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Analysis of TaqMan Array Cards Data by an Assumption-Free Improvement of the maxRatio Algorithm Is More Accurate than the Cycle-Threshold Method. by Luigi Marongiu, Eric Shain, Lydia Drumright, Reidun Lillestøl, Donald Somasunderam, Martin D Curran

“…These results suggested that the assumption-free MR algorithm was more reliable than the CT method, with clear advantages for the diagnostic settings.…”
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Improved landslide susceptibility assessment: A new negative sample collection strategy and a comparative analysis of zoning methods by Jiani Wang, Yunqi Wang, Manyi Li, Zihan Qi, Cheng Li, Haimei Qi, Xiaoming Zhang

“…The very-high and high susceptibility areas had maximum FR values of 3.963 and 1.432, respectively, when compared to other zoning methods. This study can provide a more objective and scientific method for LSA, and the findings can offer more precise decision assistance for risk management and geological disaster prevention.…”
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Evaluating Colilert and ChromAgar methods for the detection of ESBL bacteria in water samples from urban markets in Blantyre, Malawi by Miss Effita Masoamphambe, Dr Derek Cocker, Prof Nicholas Feasey, Dr Kondwani Chidziwitsano, Miss Mindy Panulo, Dr David Berendes, Dr Amy Kirby, Prof Tracy Morse

“…Variations in the results obtained from conventional ChromAgar and ESBL Colilert methods highlight that more research is required to optimize microbiological methods for the recovery and identification of AMR bacteria from environmental samples to enable accurate surveillance.…”
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A GAN-Based Method for Cognitive Covert Communication UAV Jamming-Assistance Under Fully Labeled Sample Conditions by Wenxuan Fu, Bo Li, Haipeng Wang, Haochen Gong, Xiang Lin

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Scoping review on the perceptions and attitude of women on methods for collecting cervicovaginal samples for Human Papillomavirus testing in Sub-Saharan Africa. by Uduak Ima Andrew-Bassey, Deborah Olamiposi Oke, Michael A Okunlola, Imran Morhason-Bello

“…Six studies reported that women perceived that the biological samples collected by the clinicians were more reliable compared to self-collected samples. …”
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Search for Optimal Parameters for Gas Chromatographic Complex When Determining Sarin in Water Samples by Flame Photometric Detection Method by V. А. Ignatyev, L. V. Petrakova, М. А. Ponsov, А. А. Rodionov

“…In comparison with the initial method, the offered one is more sensitive in case of sarin concentration in water in the range from 6×10-6 to 1×10-4 mg/ml to 1,7 times. …”
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A novel extraction method of prymnesins from Prymnesium parvum whole culture samples and re-evaluation of existing protocols by Magdalena Pöchhacker, Alexander Conrad, Doris Marko, Elisabeth Varga

“…The optimized SPE approach provides a faster, cleaner and more reliable extraction method for PRMs and improves analytical workflows for both natural and laboratory samples.…”
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Negative symptoms in schizophrenia: a study in a large clinical sample of patients using a novel automated method by Robert Stewart, Hitesh Shetty, Matthew Broadbent, Angus Roberts, Rashmi Patel, Philip McGuire, Richard D Hayes, Nishamali Jayatilleke, Genevieve Gorrell, Chin-Kuo Chang, Richard Jackson, Nadia Foskett, Caroline Johnston

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An Effective and Efficient Sample Preparation Method for 2-Methyl-Isoborneol and Geosmin in Fish and Their Analysis by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry by Liang-liang Tian, Feng Han, Essy Kouadio Fodjo, Wenlei Zhai, Xuan-Yun Huang, Cong Kong, Yong-Fu Shi, You-Qiong Cai

“…Application of this method for incurred fish samples demonstrated acceptable analytical performance. …”
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Children’s emerging concepts of resilience: insights from using body mapping in an East London cohort sample of 7-10-year-old children by Aisling Murray, Dominie Mahala Smith Scott, Milena Nikolajeva, Daniele Porricelli, Francois van Loggerenberg, Dennis Ougrin, Jennifer Y. F. Lau

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Contrasting aerial moose population estimation methods and evaluating sightability in west‐central Alberta, Canada by Wibke Peters, Mark Hebblewhite, Kirby G. Smith, Shevenell M. Webb, Nathan Webb, Mike Russell, Curtis Stambaugh, Robert B. Anderson

“…Considering that population estimates from block‐surveys as applied in Alberta are based on observable moose, distance sampling with a sightability correction likely provided more accurate estimates. …”
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Measurement of Radioactive Levels of 137Cs in Environmental Aerosols in Beijing by Rui-lin GAN, Juan DU, Lu LIU, Peng GAO, Xiu-feng MA

“…Due to the detection limit of gamma spectrometer methods is high, suitable for high activity samples, while the detection limit of radiochemical analysis is low, suitable for most environmental samples. …”
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System Maintainability Estimation with Multi-Peak Time Distribution based on the Bayesian Melding Method by Pei Mochao, Hao Jianping, Gao Cuijuan

“…Compared to the other methods, the proposed method provides more information sources for maintainability estimation, whose estimation effect is shown to be satisfactory based on two validation cases.…”
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